keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, soon switched wide, rapid headway on outside to lead over 5f out, headed and weakened quickly approaching 2f out
steadied start, held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to go 2nd briefly inside final furlong, kept on one pace
raced wide, mid-division, ridden and no impression final 2f
held up, ridden and wide into straight 2f out, kept on to take 4th inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on to take 2nd well inside final furlong
keen, held up in touch, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
soon led, headed over 5f out, remained close up, ridden when short of room over 2f out, weakened final furlong
keen, chased leader over 4f out, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra
Nonrunner
Cabourg won here last time and Gwyllion is interesting with headgear applied but Night Wolf can land this handicap. Jamie Poulton's grey is now just 2lb higher than his most recent win and has a track success to his name over 7f, while all his other four victories have come over a mile. He has an inside pitch here and looks well worth chancing. Cabourg is up 5lb for winning here over 7f last time, and that is his only career success to date. It promises to be tough for him from this mark. Gwyllion drops back from 9f now and the application of blinkers for the first time gives him some appeal, so watch the market for clues. King After has won here over four different trips including this mile and now that he is back on his last winning mark he has a definite chance, but our preference is for Night Wolf.
Cabourg (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ridden clear, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating The City Kid (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Night Wolf (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Led after 2f, stayed on well when headed just inside final furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Millfield (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Imperium 14-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden well over 2f out, never nearer, 9th of 11, 7l behind Rabbit Fighter (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Sophia Gardens 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Wrighty Almighty (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Krakatau (FR) 25-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 7l behind Carlitos Spirit (9-3) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol.
Dancing Duo 14-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, hung left over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 4l behind Wrighty Almighty (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Napoletano (GER) 14-1 (9-5) Held up, pulled hard, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 4l behind Dancing Storm (9-1) at Brighton 1m hcap (6) gd in Jul.
King After 9-2 (8-13) Held up in touch, keen hold, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 12, 2l behind Wrighty Almighty (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Idun 8-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, switched left well over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened well inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Distant Drama (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov.
Border Edge 14-1 (8-7) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 7l behind Mutamaasek (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Gwyllion (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakening when hampered on inside over 1f out, 8th of 9, 15l behind Machinate (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Hucking Hope (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced and hanging right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 11, 2l behind Rabbit Fighter (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
